Taiwan

Taiwan’s Lai Ching‑te thanked the United States for reaffirming that longstanding U.S. security support for Taiwan remains ‘unchanged.’

The changes indicate the North Korean leader is focusing solely on preserving the regime amid rising global geopolitical tensions, analysts say.

The Donggang becomes the 12th and final ship in a major modernization program to enhance Taiwan’s maritime security.

The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.

For Japan, Taiwan is closely tied to its own security debate and to the U.S. military posture in the western Pacific.

President Santiago Peña concluded his four-day visit to the island, and the two sides signed pacts covering artificial intelligence, security, and justice.

No new developments on Taiwan from the Trump–Xi talks, Taipei said, as it urged China to halt daily military intimidation.

The two leaders are scheduled to meet in Beijing on Thursday. Their talks are expected to cover trade, Iran, and other issues.

Lai described Taiwan as ‘a sovereign, independent nation’ whose people have every right to engage with the international community.

As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.

Taipei is monitoring Trump-Xi talks closely as it faces U.S. pressure over defense spending and continued Chinese military activity.

The rare punishment highlights mounting distrust within China’s military as Xi tightens control before key challenges.

President Santiago Peña reaffirms diplomatic ties and signs new agreements on artificial intelligence, security, and justice during his visit to Taipei.

President Santiago Peña rejected China’s demands to sever ties with Taipei, citing shared democratic values and a strategic rejection of Beijing’s coercion.

Beijing action against Taiwan would spur a ‘crisis much larger’ than the war in Iran, Ambassador Yui said.

The Chinese regime intends to use increasing imports from the United States as leverage over the important issues in the summit, according to an insider.

Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is one of 12 countries that maintain formal diplomatic relationships with Taiwan.

‘No country has the right ... to prevent Taiwan from contributing to the world,’ Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said.

The cancellation is unprecedented, as no Taiwanese leader has ever scrapped an official visit because of overflight denials.

As a Taiwan business group backs a Beijing plan for more access, an expert warns ‘their voices are converted into political signals advantageous to Beijing.’